Why One Health Must Shape the Future of Health Reporting in Zimbabwe
By Michael Gwarisa The world is changing rapidly, and so are disease patterns and the environments in which people live. Five years ago, the emergence of COVID-19 plunged the world into an unprecedented global health crisis, disrupting daily life and essential health services. While the origins of the virus remain under investigation, a 2024 World
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Why media narratives matter for safe abortion and reproductive justice in Zimbabwe
By Memory Pamella Kadau “Abortion kills.”“Abortion is illegal.”“Abortion is a sin.”“Baby Dumped in Bush as Illegal Abortions Rise.”“Zimbabwe: Our Ugly Secret – Abortion, Illegal but Thriving.”“How Can Zimbabwe Allow Abortion When It Has Just Abolished the Death Penalty?”“Zimbabwe: Historic Victory for Reproductive Justice – High Court Ruling.”“New Abortion Guidelines Expand Choice in Zimbabwe.” These are
Read MoreCancer: The Grim Reaper Killing Zimbabwean Female Journalists
By Michael Gwarisa At just 28, in 2017, Daily News journalist Sharon Muguwu succumbed to leukemia. I remember meeting Sharon back in 2016. Despite her frail frame and tired eyes, she still spoke softly but with courage. “Ndanga ndichirwara Mike,” she said when I asked about her health. Not long after that conversation, heartbreaking news
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